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jace

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Which situation describes the true meaning of dissemination of findings of outcomes research?
 
  a. A series of presentation and publications in many venues
  b. An open forum for exchange of the results and individuals' responses to them
  c. An oral presentation at an international conference
  d. Publication in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals

Question 2

Which of the following is proposed as the best method to measure improvement in patients' conditions?
 
  a. An index of improvement
  b. Change scores
  c. Has not been a useful method suggested at this time
  d. Percentage of improvement



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Employing a series of presentation and publications in many venues is the only one that implies a widespread dissemination of the research findings.
An open forum for exchange of ideas is excellent, but is not sufficient in the eyes of outcomes researchers. Outcomes researchers consider wide dissemination of the results to providers and consumers to promote change in health care practices.
Presenting the findings, even at a prestigious conference, is not sufficient in the eyes of outcomes researchers. Outcomes researchers consider wide dissemination of the results to providers and consumers to promote change in health care practices.
Publishing in a scholarly journal is not sufficient in the eyes of outcomes researchers. Outcomes researchers consider wide dissemination of the results to providers and consumers to promote change in health care practices.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
An index of improvement has been suggested to allow better comparisons of the effectiveness of various treatments.
Looking at some form of change scores may not adequately reflect a patient's actual condition.
An index of improvement has been suggested to allow better comparisons of the effectiveness of various treatments.
Looking at percentage of improvement may not adequately reflect a patient's total condition. An index of improvement has been suggested to allow better comparisons of the effectiveness of various treatments.




jace

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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